Features of small farmers and amateurs

12th June 2013by Hans Felber

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Similar target groups, but regulated differently

Small farmers Amateurs

Professional user Non-professional user

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Professional and non-professional products

Small farmers Amateurs

Pesticides for professional use

Pesticides for non-professional use (trend to low toxicity)

g or mL

Issues:Amateurs may purchase professional pesticides illegally from-internet sales-farmers in non-original packs (Coca-Cola bottles)

more efficient less efficient

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Registration / authorization of products

Small farmers Amateurs

Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for amateur use

Issues: -The UPJ amateur model is not well known. In many countries amateur products are registered like pesticides for professional use.-In order to use the UPJ amateur exposure model, a buy-in by member states might be necessary.

German model

UK model

UPJ amateur exposuremodel

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Small package and its disposal

Small farmers Amateurs

Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for amateur use

Opportunities: -Small packages help to avoid pesticide left over and obsolete product in the package.-Disposal of package as hazardous or household waste. Triple rinsing of empty package is the key.

Small package pesticides

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Personal Protective Equipment

Small farmers Amateurs

PPE for professional use PPE/no PPE for amateur use

Issues: -PPE for amateur use rather difficult to accomplish.-Exposure model /risk assessment of paramount importance regarding PPE label recommendations.

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Training / Information (SUD 2009/128/EC)

Small farmers Amateurs

Member State to provide training for certification

Member State / Pesticide producer to provide general information on hazards, exposure, storage, handling, application, disposal

Opportunity: Common information/training material for both amateurs and small farmers.Issue: 26 Nov 2015: Sales of products for professional use (also small holders) are restricted to professional users holding a certificate.